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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt clears Rs 49 crore disaster aid; Vidarbha gets Rs 15 crore for post-disaster relief
Nagpur: In a major step towards expediting post-disaster relief, the Maharashtra govt approved Rs 49 crore to support victims of house collapses and damages caused by natural disasters. Of this, Vidarbha's Nagpur and Amravati divisions will receive Rs 10 crore and 5 crore respectively, enabling immediate assistance for house repairs and reconstruction. The Government Resolution (GR) of May 30, issued under the revenue and forest department, aims to speed up financial relief in the aftermath of natural calamities — cutting down the long wait for victims that typically follows the Panchnama process. The funds are allocated in accordance with the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms and will be disbursed via the BEAMS system. Apart from Vidarbha, significant allocations have also been made to other regions: Rs 12 crore each to Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions, Rs 5 crore to Konkan division, and Rs 5 crore to Nashik division. This move brings significant relief to disaster-prone parts of Vidarbha, particularly rural pockets where homes are often ill-equipped to withstand floods. Under the new mechanism, divisional commissioners will directly receive funds and are empowered to sanction aid without having to wait for centralised approval. This decentralisation is expected to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks. Funds will be tracked via the National Disaster Management Information System (NDMIS), ensuring transparency. Each division is required to update expenditure data monthly and submit utilisation certificates to the Accountant General and the state govt. For Vidarbha, where monsoons trigger localised flooding and structural damage in low-income settlements, the approved funds will help rebuild damaged homes before the next seasonal wave hits. Sources in the department said preparations are nearly complete for the upcoming monsoon to enable rapid deployment of aid as soon as severe weather strikes. This urgency is heightened by the early onset of the monsoon this year. Notably, Nagpur — which usually sees temperatures soaring above 45°C during this period — experienced heavy rains during Nautapa, an unusual shift that has put authorities on high alert. This decision was cleared following an informal agreement from the finance department dated May 30, 2025. Division — Allotment Nagpur — 10 Cr Amravati — 5 Cr Pune — 12 Cr Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar — 12 Cr Konkan — 5 Cr Nashik — 5 Cr
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Indian Express
CM directs timely relief and rescue efforts as heavy rain pounds several parts of state
With heavy rainfall lashing several parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Konkan and Western Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday directed the state administration to immediately conduct Panchnama in the places where the damage has occurred and asked it to remain on high alert and ensure timely relief and rescue efforts. According to the CM's office, Pune, Satara, Solapur, Raigad, Mumbai and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) received heavy rain in the state, where Daund, Baramati and Indapur in Pune district received 117 mm, 104.75 mm and 63.25 mm rainfall, respectively. Phaltan in Satara district received 163.5 mm rainfall where a team of NDRF has been stationed. Nearly 30 people were trapped near Dudhebavi village near Phaltan who have been provided with accommodation and food facilities. In other parts of the state, 25 houses partially collapsed in Baramati, and seven persons trapped in the flood were rescued. Nearly 70 to 80 families have been shifted to a safe place. Disrupted mobile services are now being restored. In Indapur, two persons were rescued from the flood situation. A total of 13 NDRF and 2 SDRF teams have been deployed in the state. A total of 5 teams have been kept in Mumbai while a team each has been kept at Satara, Palghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, Sangli and Solapur. One each SDR team has been deployed at Nanded and Gadchiroli. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar toured rural Pune throughout Monday to monitor rainfall conditions and held telephonic consultations with district collectors from the affected districts to assess the ongoing relief operations and issued instructions to conduct damage assessments of crops, livestock and homes. He emphasized that state and district-level officials should remain vigilant, maintain close coordination and act promptly in rescue and relief work. Fadnavis on Monday directed the Chief Secretary as well as various disaster management agencies to be alert and prepared. He also gave various instructions to the NDRF – SDRF, fire, revenue administration and home department etc. to take urgent measures and be prepared for relief and rescue through control rooms. The Chief Minister has also directed to maintain continuous coordination with the Water Resources Department. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intense rainfall in the coming hours, particularly in coastal and western regions. In view of this, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde held a review meeting on the situation in rain-hit districts, including Thane, and interacted with disaster management officials to assess preparedness. After visiting the disaster management room at the BMC headquarters, he also visited state government's State Emergency Operation Centre on Monday afternoon. 'We have not claimed that 100 per cent nullah cleaning was over. The work was in progress when Mumbai faced heavy rainfall. It is true that people have experienced some problems, but the situation is coming back on track,' Shinde said. Emphasising the need to prevent any loss of life or property, he instructed officials to keep all emergency response systems fully equipped and operational. 'Ensure swift and effective rescue operations wherever needed. Pay special attention to waterlogged roads, bridges, power lines, and dangerous or dilapidated buildings,' he said. Districts such as Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, and Nashik are currently experiencing heavy rains. IMD records show that at 295 mm, the Colaba observatory in Mumbai has now recorded the highest rainfall in May, shattering the previous record of 279.4 mm reported in May 1918. 'Every effort must be made to avoid disruption to daily life. All concerned departments should act swiftly and in coordination,' he said, adding that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to safeguard the public. Shinde highlighted the need to maintain suburban rail services in cities like Mumbai and Thane, and to manage crowd movement in case of disruptions. The Deputy CM urged citizens to follow weather advisories and remain cautious, especially those residing in low-lying areas. 'The administration is fully prepared to assist, but public cooperation is equally important,' he added. Shinde also stressed the need to evacuate residents from structurally unsafe buildings and ensure smooth suburban rail operations in areas like Mumbai and Thane. 'In case of major obstructions, prompt assistance should be provided to commuters. Rescue and relief teams must respond quickly wherever needed,' he said.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Hans India
MP: Six including three children drowned in two separate incidents
Six persons including three children drowned in eastern Madhya Pradesh in two separate incidents occurred in Mauganj and Satna districts. In an incident in Mauganj police station area, three brothers killed on Sunday morning in Paipkhar village of Mauganj district as they drowned in the Nihai river. The victims, identified as Aman Tiwari (18), Abhay Tiwari (17), and their cousin Abhishek Mishra (24), lost their lives after being caught in a strong current of the river, the investigation officer Rajesh Patel said while speaking to IANS. According to him, the three were brothers and had gone to the river to get some relief and escape the scorching summer heat. They jumped in shallow water first but swept away in the current one after the other when they attempted to save each other. Abhishek ventured into deeper waters first, prompting Aman and Abhay to rush in to save him, when they saw him drowning, the officer said. However, unaware of the river's depth and forceful current, all three drowned. Local residents and police launched a rescue operation, managing to retrieve their bodies after two hours, the officer said. They were rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared them dead. Later, the bodies were handed over to the relatives, after post-mortem examinations were performed. Aman and Abhay were residents of Paipkhar village, while Abhishek hailed from Dugoli village and worked as a clerk at HDFC Bank in Mauganj. Mauganj is a new district carved out of Rewa. He had visited his aunt's house the previous day after finishing his duty. Authorities have sent the bodies for post-mortem and initiated an investigation into the incident. In a separate incident, three tribal children drowned in Amua Dam in Satna district on Saturday. The local administration responded swiftly, retrieving the bodies within half an hour. The three children who lost their lives in the tragic drowning incident have been identified as Abhijeet, son of Ajit Kol (6), Abhi, son of Kallu Kol (5), and Krishna, son of Nandu Kol (5). All three were residents of Kandaila village. Following the completion of Panchnama proceedings, their bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. According to a senior police officer, four children had gone to the dam to bathe, all of similar age. While one of them remained seated on the embankment, the other three entered the water. As soon as his friends began struggling, the child on the embankment rushed to the nearby village, located two kilometers away, to seek help. It was too late when the villagers arrived, the three were drowned. Majhgawan Tehsildar Somesh Dwivedi and Dharkundi Police Station Incharge Shailendra Singh visited the site, assuring support to the grieving families. Financial assistance of Rs 25,000 was provided to each affected family of the three children.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP leader detained as wife found hanging, family alleges murder for dowry
Bhopal: A BJP leader has been detained in Dindori district of Madhya Pradesh following his wife's death under mysterious circumstances. Sangeeta (22), wife of a BJP leader Dasrath Rathore was found dead, hanging by a noose, in Dindori. Her family alleged that Dashrath demanded Rs 5 lakh and, when the money was not provided, killed her. Police have taken Dashrath Rathore, a BJP Backward and Minority Front District President and Deputy Sarpanch, into custody. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on Saturday. Upon receiving the information, a crowd gathered at the Rathore residence, necessitating police deployment. The situation escalated at the hospital, where family members created a disturbance during the post-mortem. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10-Month-old is battling for his life and only you can save him! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo Senior officers intervened to manage the crowd and ensure order. Police presence was also maintained at the hospital. Dashrath and Sangeeta of Dewalpur village were married three years ago. Rathore, a resident of Sarhari Bichhiya, owns a printing press and works as a sculptor. His wife, Sangeeta, assisted him in his business. According to police reports, Dashrath Rathore returned home on Saturday evening and found the bedroom door locked from the inside. Looking through a window, he saw Sangeeta hanging. He reportedly entered through the window, cut the noose, and brought her down, but she had already died. He informed the police around 8:30 PM. Authorities arrived, sealed the room, and conducted an investigation, opening the room at 9:00 AM to prepare the Panchnama before sending the body for post-mortem. During the post-mortem, Sangeeta's family arrived at the hospital and protested, demanding action against Dashrath Rathore. Officers addressed the agitated family, urging them to vacate the hospital premises out of consideration for other patients. According to media reports Congress MLA Omkar Markam met with Sangeeta's family at the hospital. He claimed there were injury marks on her body and alleged murder, stating that the police obstructed their view of the body. He urged the police to allow the family to see Sangeeta after the post-mortem. Sangeeta's father stated that Dashrath informed them of Sangeeta's alleged suicide. He also mentioned that his son-in-law used to assault his daughter and that she had previously returned home due to being upset, only to be sent back after a settlement. Sangeeta's grandfather told police that he visited their house the day before the incident and that Dashrath demanded Rs 5 lakh from him, which he refused due to his financial constraints.
Hans India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Madras HC Allows ED to Continue Probe Against TASMAC in PMLA Case
The Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed the petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) that sought to nullify recent search operations conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at the TASMAC headquarters on March 6 and March 8. The division bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice K. Rajasekar ruled that in matters involving alleged money laundering, procedural discomforts must yield to economic justice. The court underscored that judicial forums cannot entertain political interpretations, particularly concerning search and seizure proceedings linked to enforcement agencies. Rejecting the State's allegation that the searches were timed to influence upcoming elections, the bench clarified that such claims are to be judged by the electorate, not by courts. "Judicial forums are not venues for election-related speculation; the public's verdict holds greater relevance," the bench stated. The court permitted the ED to continue its investigation, dismissing all contentions raised by TASMAC and the State Government. The order came after the conclusion of hearings earlier this week, where multiple senior counsels, including Vikram Chaudhri and Vikas Singh for the petitioners, and ASG S.V. Raju with ED Special Prosecutor N. Ramesh for the respondents, presented their arguments. Originally, the case was listed before a different bench that recused itself after orally requesting a temporary pause in ED proceedings. Subsequently, the matter was re-assigned. During the pendency of hearings, the petitioners also approached the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case, but the plea was withdrawn after the apex court showed reluctance to intervene. The High Court later criticized the State and TASMAC for failing to disclose the Supreme Court approach, citing it as disrespect toward the proceedings. In their arguments, TASMAC challenged the ED's legal standing to initiate a probe without establishing a scheduled offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The petitioners claimed the searches were exploratory and unsupported by factual grounds, alleging that ED did not provide the "reasons to believe" mandated under the Act before executing the search under Section 17. They further argued that assistance under Section 54 could have been sought instead. ED representatives countered by pointing out that multiple FIRs had been filed by the state police concerning alleged corruption within TASMAC, including bribery, price manipulation of liquor products, and irregular transfers. The agency asserted that these complaints were sufficient to warrant investigation and that courts are not entitled to interfere with the operational scope of enforcement searches. The ED also rebutted the harassment claims, citing records showing that officials were not detained overnight and were allowed to return home. It noted that the Panchnama was accepted and signed by TASMAC personnel. The ED further contended that the petitioners bypassed procedural channels by directly moving the High Court instead of the Adjudicating Authority under Section 17(2) of PMLA. The agency argued that delays in notifying the adjudicating authority were justifiable and documented.
